New Moon
Thursday, 30 December 2100 · 23:56 local in London
2100-12-30 23:56 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 23:56 local time in London on 30 December. The Moon passes near the Sun in the sky, so its Earth-facing side is unlit. Dark skies make this a good period for deep-sky observing.
Moon altitude
-66°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
30 Dec
2100
Viewing tips
- The Moon itself will not be visible.
- Use the darker sky for stars, the Milky Way, and deep-sky targets.
- Check that the Sun has fully set before using a telescope.
Visibility, honestly
Not visible — lost in the Sun's glare.
A phase is a global instant; whether it is above your horizon depends on location. Weather is not included here. Check the tonight outlook for cloud cover and a viewing score. No eclipse or conjunction claim is made on this page.
Phase times from Astronomy Engine. Rise/set and altitude use atmospheric refraction. Method
New Moon · 0% lit
Phase at 23:56 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
09:01
Next moonset
16:17
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2101
7
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:33 local · Fri, Fri 7 Jan · Moon -25°
Jan 2101
15
Full Moon
Below horizon10:51 local · Sat, Sat 15 Jan · Moon -13°
Jan 2101
22
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon18:00 local · Sat, Sat 22 Jan · Moon -55°
Jan 2101
29
New Moon
Not visible12:25 local · Sat, Sat 29 Jan · Moon 18°